Removing unwanted body hair is not just a woman's prerogative. Every respectful man always strives to take care of himself in order to look more attractive and feel more confident. Men's hair removal, like women's, can be performed at home or in a salon. There are many options and methods by which you can safely and painlessly remove vegetation.
What are the features of male depilation?
There are no fundamental differences when removing body hair between men and women, since in both cases it is always possible to remove them with hair follicles, which will increase the effectiveness of the procedure.
However, depilation for men has several features that should be taken into account:
- Denser hair structure. Undoubtedly, the hairs on a man's body are somewhat coarser than on a woman's. Because of this, not all known hair removal methods will work effectively for men;
- Deeper location of hair follicles. Due to thickened skin throughout the body, hair follicles lie 30% deeper;
- Intensive hair growth. Due to the large amount of testosterone hormone, men's hair grows 1.5-2 times faster than women's;
- Dense vegetation. In addition to the fact that there are more hair follicles in the skin of men, often 2-3 hairs grow from one follicle, which complicates the depilation procedure.
It is not recommended for men to use regular shaving to remove hairs, since within a day they begin to grow back and stubble appears. And with prolonged continuous use of a razor, the hair becomes coarser, darker and tougher.
WAXING AND SHAVING
Depilation will never replace shaving, that's a fact. If you decide to completely remove hair with wax, be prepared for the fact that it will be very painful: facial stubble is much tougher than regular hair and has deep and strong roots.
Do not overestimate your pain threshold, otherwise the procedure will seem like an execution to you (photo from kittykatwaxstudio.com)
The skin should also not be exfoliated before waxing: in this case, dead cells play a protective role
Wax is suitable for removing “fuzz” on the cheeks, as well as for shaping a beard, sideburns or mustache. You can ask the specialist to treat certain areas of the face or neck.
Unfortunately, after waxing, just like after shaving, ingrown hairs can appear. Remember to use exfoliating products like a scrub or peel 1-2 times a week. You can start 3 days after the procedure.
Types of procedure
There are no differences between the types of female and male depilation; all methods are suitable for the weaker and stronger sexes. However, keep in mind that their effectiveness may depend on the execution area.
If we talk about total methods of body depilation for men, which involve removing hair from the follicles, we can distinguish 6 main methods:
- Laser hair removal. A salon procedure for which a special device is used that directs a beam of energy into the root system of vegetation. It helps neutralize melanin and keratin in cells, which are responsible for hair growth. After 5-7 sessions, hairs stop growing for 8-12 months.
- Photoepilation . The method is similar to laser hair removal, but instead of beams of energy, light waves are sent to the hair follicles, destroying the structure of the follicles for 2-3 years.
- Electrolysis. Minimal electrical discharges sent to the root system of the hairs gradually destroy the hair follicles, stopping the growth of vegetation for 5-6 years.
- Elos hair removal. The technique is a combination of laser and photoepilation, providing rapid removal of unwanted hair for 3-4 years.
- Waxing. A simpler technique that involves applying special cosmetic wax to the skin. It is used in a liquid state, which allows you to capture hairs and pull them out along with the roots. The waxing result lasts for 3-4 weeks.
- Sugaring. Sugar depilation, which is based on the use of sugar paste. The increased stickiness of the paste ensures its strong adhesion to the skin, which also allows you to tear out hairs from the roots. The effect lasts up to 3 weeks.
To partially remove body hair at home, you can use a razor or depilatory cream. Both methods remove only the part of the hair that protrudes on the skin, which is why the result lasts no longer than 2-3 days.
Do women like hairy backs?
While some ladies like a man with a hairy back, others tend to disagree. For many women, the main thing is to shave and remove excess hair on time. After all, if you leave your body naked, it will be smooth and clean. So, if you're one of those guys with a hairy back and don't feel very confident about it, take our advice and consider getting rid of the excess hair on your back. You can always grow them back if you don't like the look.
How to properly depilate different areas?
There are many areas where body depilation can be performed for men. When working with each area, you need to use different techniques and techniques, so take into account their features.
| Zone | Features of work |
| Nose | A particularly sensitive area that can be easily damaged. Of the simpler techniques, you can only use waxing for it, or immediately remove vegetation using laser or photoepilation. |
| Ears | The most dangerous area that can be easily damaged if the technique is not performed carefully. You can only treat it yourself with a special ear trimmer. In the salon, they can only offer you total depilation methods that remove hair for several years. |
| Face | In addition to eliminating unwanted hair from the beard and mustache area, a man can correct his eyebrows. To do this, you can use all known methods of depilation. However, be careful - it is important to stretch the skin when performing waxing or sugaring to ensure a painless and effective procedure. |
| Breast | It is quite sensitive, so when performing depilation it is important to ensure sufficient skin tension. This will reduce discomfort. |
| Back | The only area that is impossible to do on your own, so it is better to seek the help of a cosmetologist. Wax and sugar depilation will help you quickly deal with unwanted hair. |
| Armpits | The disadvantage of this area is its prominence, so hot wax depilation is the most effective way to deal with it. Also keep in mind that the hairs in the armpits grow in different directions, so you will have to apply wax in stages in different areas. |
| Bikini | Depilation of intimate areas causes the most discomfort for men, which is why you can first apply a local anesthetic that will help eliminate the pain. |
| Legs | The most convenient area for removing unwanted vegetation. The main thing is to trim long hairs before the procedure so that wax or sugar paste can quickly and painlessly remove them. |
Permanent hair removal for men
To avoid shaving constantly, many men try to remove hair with wax themselves. For the first 3-4 months there is no discomfort, but over time it begins to get boring and before the procedure the man feels nervous because he cannot independently prepare for the subsequent painful shock. That is why many men who are already accustomed to wax hair removal are looking for new ways to remove hair. They choose those that will get rid of unwanted vegetation not for a few weeks, but for years. Men's hair removal is not new today. Here's what the owners of beauty salons think about this.
Permanent hair removal
Expert opinion
In our city, hardware hair removal for men is one of the most popular procedures. Every month the number of men who want to look beautiful is increasing. Among our clients today there are about 45% of men who come for hardware hair removal by appointment. After analyzing the orders, it becomes clear that many people prefer hardware removal, as they suffer from constant discomfort during other types of hair removal; some are worried about allergies to special compounds or to sugar during sugaring. For this reason, men prefer to remove hair for a long time using hardware removal of unwanted hair.
Marina Alexandrova, master of the Victoria beauty salon, Moscow
How does men's hardware hair removal differ from women's? Many men ask this question before choosing a hair removal method. The main distinguishing feature is the hardware mode and the number of procedures performed. Hair on men's skin lies much deeper and requires a more careful approach to removal. Let's look at some methods of hardware hair removal for men.
Post-procedure care
Despite the fact that male depilation is less painful than female depilation, it is important to provide proper care to the skin after it. This will help increase the effectiveness of the procedure, as well as prevent irritation after it.
Care begins immediately after hair removal. First, the skin is treated with a disinfectant solution of Chlorhexidine, and then a soothing lotion is applied to it.
Particular attention should be paid to the treated epidermis in the first days after the procedure:
- For the first two days, treat sensitive skin twice with a disinfectant solution of Chlorhexidine;
- For three, stop using scrubs, abrasive compounds, brushes and washcloths;
- For a day, avoid visiting the bathhouse, sauna, or swimming pool. After depilation of the bikini area, you should avoid sexual intercourse for one day.
If irritation occurs, use a soothing lotion to relieve it.
Photoepilation
Before the procedure, the problem area of the skin is covered with a special gel to prevent burns. It is then processed with a special device that destroys the hair follicles with flashes of light. Soon some of the treated hairs fall out. The remaining hairs should not be touched until the next procedure. Their frequency is once every 2-3 weeks. The course requires about 10 procedures. The only limitation when using this type of hair removal is hair color. Photoepilation is good for dark hair color, but for blondes it is completely useless. This method also does not promise complete removal of excess hair. After some time, they may begin to grow again.
Contraindications
Like any cosmetic procedure, depilation has health restrictions, failure to comply with which can lead to skin irritation or incomplete removal of hair.
General contraindications for depilation:
- Papillomas and warts in the work area;
- Recent tattooing;
- Allergic reaction to the components of the formulations used;
- Diabetes.
The remaining restrictions are prescribed based on the technology you are going to implement.
Which epilators give good results?
In principle, there is no male epilator - all devices of this kind have the same design, and the hardness of the hair in this case does not matter for the production of a more “strong” device. But when purchasing, it is recommended to pay attention to the following characteristics:
- Manufacturer's brand - well-known brands have mandatory warranty service. In addition, such hair removal devices are of higher quality, but they are more expensive.
- Shape and design – a device for a man should be large and without additional feminine design. For women, you can often find small-sized epilators - portable, universal models, easy to use, designed for a small palm. These types are not suitable for men. When choosing, they are advised to “try on” the chosen model to their hand.
- Cost – it is better to choose a more expensive model, which can additionally be equipped with auxiliary functions.
Women's epilators are smaller in size and treatment area - Power – mobile or network device. It is easier to use mobile phones, especially for men, since network ones do not have such long wires and require an outlet.
Epilators for men are often black in color and large in size. Otherwise, the operating principle and technical components are the same.
